Applying for or Amending a Planning Permit

Do I need a planning permit?

The Wellington Planning Scheme sets out controls which determine whether a Planning Permit is required for particular uses and/or buildings and works on any given property.

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Step 1: Check your property

To determine whether you require a Planning Permit, first identify the zoning of your property and whether any overlays apply.

This information can be obtained through a free Planning Property Report.

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Step 2: Seek advice

Once you have determined the zone and any overlays applicable to your land, you can contact Wellington Shire Council to discuss Planning Permit requirements, arrange a pre-application meeting or to request written advice.

This can be submitted using a Planning Advice Request Form.

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Apply for or amend a planning permit

Whether you are submitting a new application, making changes to an application currently being assessed, or amending an existing Planning Permit, select the option below that best suits your circumstances.

Most applications will require:

• A completed form (see below)
• Plans drawn to scale (Site plans, floor plans and elevation plans - Example Plans are here)
• Written description of the proposal and a response to the relevant requirements of the Wellington Planning Scheme (e.g. Zones, any overlays and relevant policies)
• A current copy of title including a Registered Search Statement and Copy of Plan (less than three months old). You can purchase a copy of title from the Landata website (See how to download a title here)
• If your property is not connected to sewer, you may need a Land Capability Report. Please contact Council’s Environmental Health Department for further advice.
• If your property is in the Bushfire Management Overlay, you may need a Bushfire Management Plan - See an example here.
• The relevant fee (Please check with Wellington Shire Council's Planning Facilitator if you are unsure)

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New planning permit application

Use this form to submit a new Planning Permit application.

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Amend an application in progress

Use this form if you have already submitted a Planning Permit application and need to make changes before a decision has been made.

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Amend an existing planning permit

Use this form if a Planning Permit has already been issued and you wish to amend the permit or endorsed plans.

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Lodge your application

A Credit Card Payment Form can be emailed to planning@wellington.vic.gov.au with your completed Application Form and supporting documentation.

Electronic lodgement is preferred and hard copies are not required when submitting electronically. If lodging an application in hard copy, please provide one copy of all plans and supporting documentation.

Further information about applying for a planning permit is available via the Planning Permit Application Guide. If you are unsure which form to use or what information is required, please contact Council on 1300 366 244.